Property Accountant

Cherry Bekaert
  • Gaithersburg, Maryland
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Property Accountant

    Real Estate | Maryland | Hybrid

    Cherry Bekaert is partnering with a well-established, growth-oriented real estate firm to identify a Property Accountant to join its expanding accounting team.

    Position Overview:

    The Property Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate assets, including retail and mixed-use properties. This role offers a mix of month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting, with visibility into property performance and business decision-making.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned property portfolio
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
    • Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
    • Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records
    • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
    • Coordinate with property management teams on operating results, CAM reconciliations, and tenant activity
    • Assist with audit requests and year-end close activities
    • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

    Qualifications

    • 2–10 years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial real estate or property management
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
    • CPA or CPA-track is a plus, not required
    • Experience with property accounting concepts (CAM, reconciliations, lease accounting, etc.) preferred
    • Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/property management systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

     

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGaithersburg, Maryland
    Websitehttps://www.cbh.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Commercial Real Estateunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)unmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Portfolio Accountingunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • Real Estateunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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